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Here comes the sun but make sure your body can cope with it

Shaping up for summer is about more than hitting the gym. Before you expose your body to the sun, and the rest of the world, give it a health workout.

We reveal how to deal with any problems that have been out of sight and out of mind over the winter, and that could stop you from looking your best.

Follow our top-to-toe shape up, and you can enjoy whatever the British summer brings with total confidence: THE EYES HAVE IT Sparkling eyes are very attractive but according to Kevin Lewis, former president of the College of Optometrists, they can be the first thing to suffer as the weather gets warmer.

"Hayfever can make eyes tired and red. So if you're suffering, go to the pharmacy and get over-the-counter drops to help you out. If you're on any other medication, make sure you ask the advice of the pharmacist.

"Many people also find that excess light makes their eyes water and itch. If you are photo sensitive' make sure you get good protection from sunglasses.

"Look out for spectacles that have a complete UV block. Often cheaper frames don't have any block at all, which means your pupils will open up under the lens and let in ultraviolet rays, doing them more harm than good.

4 For more information visit www.college-optometrists.org GET UNDER YOUR SKIN Is your skin ready to be revealed to the world?

Nina Goad of the British Association of Dermatologists explains that a few simple additions to your routine, could iron out many summer skin problems.

"If you suffer from dry skin and want to get it silky smooth in time for summer, the key is to moisturise often - not just once a day," she advises.

"Steer well clear of harsh cleansing products containing alcohol which can strip the skin of its natural oils, so use a mild, hydrating cleanser instead. If your skin reacts to different products by stinging, burning, becoming blotchy or developing a rash, try swapping to ones labelled as suitable for sensitive skin, or labelled hypoallergenic'.

"Swapping regular products for a pH-balanced, soap free cleanser followed by a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic moisturiser will help to protect your skin."

4 For more information visit British Association of Dermatologists website, www.bad.org.uk TUMMY TROUBLES There's nothing worse than a pot belly when summer and its clinging and revealing fashions come around. But before you start daily stomach crunches, take note that your round tummy could be a health issue which is easy to solve.

"Although every person is different, there are some basic ideas to control bloating that are easy to follow," says nutrionist Dr Carrie Ruxton.

"Many people suffer from constipation and bloating because they're not getting exercise and not eating enough fibre."

BEST FOOT FORWARD Getting your feet out after the winter can be an unpleasant experience. But it's not always just a case of applying another coat of varnish.

According to podiatrist Mike O'Neill from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, you need to check for signs of ill health.

"If you've left nail varnish on then toxins from the varnish may have penetrated into nail, and made them look brown. You can get rid of it with a pumice stone scrub which will take off the top layers of nail.

4 For more information please visit www.feetforlife.org

11:14am Tuesday 13th May 2008

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